Kurt Renner

Kurt Renner
Born (1886-09-15)15 September 1886
Plauen
Died 26 August 1943(1943-08-26) (aged 56)
Poland
Allegiance
Years of service 1906-1943
Rank Generalleutnant
Commands held 211th Infantry Division
174th Reserve Division
Battles/wars

World War I


World War II

Generalleutnant Kurt Renner commanded the 211th Infantry Division and the 174th Reserve Division of the German Wehrmacht during World War II. He was promoted to generalleutnant on 1 July 1940. He was killed whilst in command of the 174th Reserve Division on 26 August 1943 by Polish underground forces becoming the highest ranking German officer killed by the Polish Underground during the war.[1]

Notes and References

Notes
  1. Mitcham 2007, p. 229 & 262.
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